World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Whittle
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Nashville, Tennessee
Honored By
Chris W. Adams
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN 6TH ARMORED DIVISION, WITHIN U.S. 3RD ARMY. OPERATED HALF TRACKS, TANKS AND SERVED AS INFANTRY. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED ON NOVEMBER 11, 1944 NEAR NANCY, FRANCE. RECOVERED IN ENGLAND AND REJOINED 6TH ARMORED DIVISION IN APRIL 1945. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AFTER WAR'S END.